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and “never made it home.” They ended up on the side of a mountain. “Terry Blair now flies 747s, or he used to fly 747s out of Hong Kong, and I became a teacher,” Fox said. Councillor Steve Ferguson recalls “the shortest flight” he’s ever been on with another former Township mayor, John Beales, one afternoon. “When we were up in the air there, John had this funny look on his face,” Ferguson said. “And I don’t know for sure, but I think the engine stopped. He said, ‘we’re going to land.’ John wheeled that right into Don’s repair shop right after the flight.” MP Mark Warawa will always remember flying in a vintage Waco hand crank plane with his longtime friend, Arne Olson. As Olson would crank the plane and jump inside, it was Warawa’s job to pull the little blocks out from the wheel before he would climb inside. “It was frightening,” Warawa recalled.

The Stealth have landed in Langley. Following a nine-year absence, professional lacrosse makes its return to the Lower Mainland as the Vancouver Stealth will call the Langley Events Centre home. The announcement came on Thursday morning following a unanimous vote from the National Lacrosse League’s board of governors. The team will be relocating from Everett, Wash. for the 2014 NLL season. “From an Everett standpoint, we had four very successful years on the floor, and reasonable years of fan support but the growth didn’t seem to be at a level that we expected and would have really needed to sustain the team,” said Doug Locker, the Stealth’s president and general manager, who will continue that role in Langley. “We looked at what was the next logical move for the franchise and it was kind of a natural looking at the Lower Mainland,” he added. Locker cited the knowledgable fan base in the area as well as the desire to get a team back in the Lower Mainland. The Vancouver Ravens played in the NLL from 2002 to 2004 before folding. The team played out of General Motors Arena (which is now Rogers Arena). The NLL has been looking at returning to the Lower Mainland for a number of years. In 2011, the LEC hosted a preseason game between the Stealth and Toronto Rock, which filled the 5,200-seat facility to capacity. Another preseason game was held in 2012, this time with 4,100 fans on hand. And back in May, the Stealth needed a different venue to host the NLL Champion’s Cup with their home arena, Comcast Arena, booked that weekend. The game was held at the LEC with just a few weeks notice, and it once again sold out. “I can’t tell you how excited we are ,” Locker said.

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Father and son team George and Guy Miller pose in front of a 1931 Waco INF airplane during Langley Regional Airport’s 75th anniversary celebrations, held last Saturday.

Flying high at 75 Langley airport supporters celebrate milestone anniversary MIRANDA GATHERCOLE Times Reporter

George Miller will never forget the night he took off from Langley Regional Airport during an earthquake. It was 1994 and Miller was taking a special flight with former Township mayor John Scholtens, in a ceremony to open the runway lights. “I had all the lights off in the airport and I drove the aircraft up in complete blackness with just the taxi lights on,” Miller, former manager of the airport, recalled. There were 150 people watching as Miller handed the mic to Scholtens, who said, “Tower, let there be light.” “All of a sudden everything was all lit up and it was beautiful,” Miller said.

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“But here was the amazing thing, halfway down the runway there was an earthquake, and we didn’t even feel it. “Everyone said to us, ‘you realize that right as you were taking off, there was a real ground tremor here?’ But we didn’t know that, we just flew the circuit and landed. “It was so funny, I will never forget that. It is one of my great memories.” Since the airport first opened in 1938, there have been many more stories like that told. Several Langley politicians shared their favourite memories during the airport’s 75th anniversary ceremony on June 22. Township Mayor Jack Froese says he once took pilot lessons at the airport many years ago before his business started taking up most of his time. Councillor Charlie Fox remembers in 1973 when he came to the Langley Airport to train for his commercial pilot license. He and good friend Terry Blair took off in a Piper Cherokee to go to some logging roads at Harrison Lake

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Spring Cleaning (Not)! Although summer has officially arrived by the calendar, if not yet in appearance, it’s time to forget about spring cleaning for another year. Or in my case, simply to stop thinking about it. I never seem to quite get around to actually doing it. One of the steps in spring cleaning is decluttering which has become a favorite phrase of us Realtors®. When our clients decide to list their home for sale we immediately insist that they declutter their home. Get rid of all the flotsam and jetsam that has become imbedded in the corners and closets and storage rooms of their home over the years. Make it look bigger and cleaner for the prospective buyers who will come to look at it. Then the professional home stagers arrive and they go through the same process. It has to be done very quickly and completely so it is ready when the buyers come to look. Trouble is it’s very stressful. Throwing out or storing so much of those treasures and mementoes that you have built up that remind you of all the good times you have had in your home. Really! It’s a very, very, stressful time for most sellers and some professional advice and guidance is often welcomed. But the question that occurs to me is why wait until you decide to sell the home to do this? Much like my previous column about renovating the home and then selling it so somebody else can enjoy the renovations, why not declutter the home now and you can enjoy living in a clean, decluttered, and much more appealing home now. Obviously this idea isn’t for everyone-some people enjoy the clutter and feel very comfortable in their environment. For me, I’m just waiting for the home-staging fairy to visit my house while I’m sleeping, or golfing, and wave her magic wand. But, just like spring cleaning, it’s difficult. I thought that there must be a way to declutter a home without having to roll up your sleeves and get it done this weekend in one great stressful push. So I googled it. You can google anything, it seems. And I came across an article entitled “10 Creative Ways to Declutter Your Home” by Joshua Becker. You can find it at www.becomingminimalist.com/creative-

ways-to-declutter/ . Joshua says find ways to make it fun and don’t try to build Rome in one day. In fact he says just take 5 solid minutes each day. He refers to an article by Leo Babauta at www.zenhabits. net that recommends 18 different 5-minute decluttering tips. I love Leo’s second tip: start one day with a starting zone. This may be a shelf in the closet, a cupboard or a countertop in the kitchen, or a 3ft diameter circle around the couch. Declutter it and it now becomes an official “ no clutter-zone”. Not only is it decluttered but you’re not allowed to reclutter it ! Now you simply expand your zone a little bit each day until it eventually envelopes the whole home. But, Leo says, be careful. It can become an obsession. If you find yourself decluttering your neighbours home or garage then you’ve gone too far and you have to stop. Joshua also talks about a woman named Colleen Madsen whose theory is even simpler. Each day when you leave the house take one thing with you. And don’t bring it back! Donate it, give it away, or throw it in the garbage, but don’t bring it back ! On her web page, www.365lessthings.com/before-after/ she has a series of photos of the rooms in her home that she took over a 2 year period as she did this. You don’t see much of a difference from one picture to the next but when you compare the first picture to the last the difference is stunning. So go ahead: Make a 5 minute decluttering exercise a part of your everyday routine, sort of like putting your dishes in the dishwasher (instead of the sink!). Within a couple of years you’ll be living in a show home and you can put an end to spring cleaning forever. And if you ever decide to sell your home you won’t have to go through the stress of decluttering. Stewart Henderson Managing Broker Macdonald Realty Ltd. (Langley) Reach me at: stewarthenderson@macrealty.com

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Langley City not turning out as ‘the place to be’ for couple MONIQUE TAMMINGA Times Reporter

Its moniker may be “the place to be” but for newcomer John Woodford, Langley City is not turning out that way. After several visits during the day to Langley City and to local condo developments, Woodford and his wife settled on buying at Serenade, a new upscale development beside Douglas Park. The couple came to the City from Kerrisdale. After four weeks of living in the City, they are already thinking of moving. “We’ve already been victims of crime. Our building was broken into by three well-known, repeat offenders who were back out on the streets right after their arrest,” said Woodford. “My wife sees the prostitutes working the park at night, I’ve seen used condoms in the park,” he said. “In the day, there is plenty of police presence and everything seems tranquil. But at night, this place puts on a whole different face.” After his building was broken into, he went around to businesses in McBurney Lane and showed them photos of the offenders and asked them if police have been by to see how things are going. He claims the response from businesses was “shock and awe” and he said they haven’t been approached by RCMP in a long time or at all. “The City is spending all this money to improve McBurney Lane and I understand $2 million was spent putting in the bandstand in the park. How come time and energy can’t be spent cleaning up the City of criminals?” His wife is ready to move, but Woodford still wants to fight for change. “There seems to be a disconnect with the community. I don’t think they they can make a difference,” he said.

Canada Day coverage Langley celebrated Canada Day with a large community event at McLeod Athletic Park on Monday, and with events in Fort Langley at the national historic park and the two museums. The Times will publish photos from Canada Day in its Thursday edition.

Home invasion There were traffic delays and a road closure in the 24800 block of 72 Avenue on Thursday, as police investigated a home invasion. Sometime before 2 p.m., police were called to a home in the 24800 block of 72 Avenue, near Thunderbird Show Park. Langley RCMP report nobody was injured in the crime. The home invasion is believed to be targeted, said police. There were no immediate arrests. More information will be released at a later time. Miranda GATHERCOLE/Langley Times

Vandals have stolen letters from the sign outside the Serenade condominium units at 20460 Douglas Cres. in Langley City. Resident John Woodford moved there from Vancouver, but after four weeks his wife wanted to leave because of the constant crime in the area. He has spoken with police and Councillor Teri James, who is the executive director of the Downtown BIA. “She was helpful,” he said. He’s hoping to see the RCMP step up enforcement, as well as see City officials deal with behaviour at the park. The Langley RCMP does have its core enforcement team that concentrates on the core of the City and the crime of that area. “Our crime analyst is paying attention to hot spots and bringing those stats to our senior management team,” said

Const. Craig van Herk. He didn’t know if the team had any special projects for the City currently. The City has always faced challenges with more crime than the rest of Langley. At one time drug dealing, prostitution, open drug use and crime became so bad in the City that residents demanded action from the RCMP, calling their own townhall meeting which police attended. That’s the kind of action Woodford is hoping residents will take again. He is quite willing to do his part.

Aldergrove fire Langley Township fire department had to put out another abandoned house fire — this time at 268 Street and Fraser Highway on Friday morning. Around 6 a.m., Hall 3 and 7 were called out to the home, which was fully engulfed in flames, said assistant chief Pat Walker. “The home is unoccupied and there is no power,” he said. The property had turned into a homeless camp, with signs that people were living in the other structures, including a shed and chicken coop. Both were untouched in the fire. Walker said the fire department will be working with the bylaw department and the owner on this problem property.

Several stores robbed in Langley City downtown area MONIQUE TAMMINGA Times Reporter

According to many store owners on the one-way stretch of Fraser Highway in Langley City, store robberies are on the increase, and very brazen. At least four stores have been robbed in the past two weeks. One young woman, who doesn’t want to be named out of fear, quit her job after she was robbed while working at a clothing store on June 6. She has since turned

down job offers at other stores on the oneway, because of fear she would be robbed again. Langley RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Holly Marks said they have no record of an increase in robberies on the one-way. “They must not be reporting them,” she said. She is urging shop owners to report all criminal activity to police. Meanwhile, the victim of one robbery is still shaken up. A man whom she described as six feet

tall, sweaty and jumpy, came into the store she was working in by herself and asked if the manager was in. She said no, it was just her. The man came back a minute later, telling her he was moving into the shop next door and knew the owner. He knew the owner’s name and said she would give him money for a tow truck. The woman said “no” and that’s when he walked her to the till and said “give me the money.”

He asked for a specific amount. She complied. He left and came back in, yelling she hadn’t given him enough. She complied again, and he ran from the store. She called police and a report has been filed. Langley RCMP say that is the only call they have received lately. They aren’t defining it as a robbery, because it appears he must have known the owner somehow, said Marks.

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“But I’ve had many incredible experiences here.” Over the last 75 years, the airport has become a significant part of the community, Miller said. “I think the important thing from an airport perspective is that the airport users, whether they’re aviation or aerospace industry businesses or whether they’re general aviation recreational pilots, they’re very much in community spirit together,” he said. “They really feel like they own the airport. And the community does, too. The Township and the City of Langley and Aldergrove — it’s the same feeling. And to me, that’s what

makes this airport work.” When the airport first opened, it was just one of many emergency landing fields built across Canada. But when the Second World War broke out, it was taken over by the Department of National Defence and used as a training base under the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan. When the war ended it was leased to the Township of Langley and in 1967 the municipality purchased the site from the federal government. Today, the airport is home to 48 businesses, 27 of which are helicopter companies, and employs 280 staff. With more businesses planning to move in, there are expected to be a couple of hundred more jobs

added within the next year and a half. “Today there are very few communities that are fortunate enough to have an airport, and if they handle it right like the Township has — which is to make it grow and have an economic impact on the community — it’s huge,” Miller said. “How many communities have not handled their airports right? The Township has handled theirs right by keeping control of it, so it’s a big thing in the community.” Miller’s son Guy took over as airport manager on Jan. 3, but the elder Miller, a onetime Canadian Forces Snowbird pilot, remains a consultant to the Township on airport operations.

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“We had two great experiences playing in Langley … the atmosphere was just electric. “It is a great facility and we are thrilled to be coming up and representing the province and the area.” A few weeks after that, Locker said the team began having serious discussions about permanently relocating. “For us, it has been in the backs of our minds since we hosted the exhibition game (in 2011),” said Jared Harman, the LEC’s director of business development. “And obviously the lacrosse market has been looking for it for a while. “It is a huge thing for the community and our facility.” This is the organization’s fourth home. From 2000 to 2003, they were the Albany Attack and from 2004 to 2009, they were the San Jose Stealth before spending the past four years in Everett. NLL commissioner George Daniel said the move from San Jose was based on the hope the Stealth would be a regional team for the Seattle area, but that never panned out. “It was approved on the basis that it was going to be a regional team,” he said. “Unfortunately, while there were some loyal fans, the team’s attendance just never grew. “While we are sad for the Stealth’s loyal fans (in Everett), there just wasn’t enough of them.” According to the league website, the team averaged 4,194 fans per game for a total of 33,475 fans over their eight home games. The league average was 9,662 in 2013. Daniel said adding a team in the Lower Main-

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Fundraiser will help High River family Shelter deployed MONIQUE TAMMINGA Times Reporter

A Langley couple, who run AKA Pets, are hosting a fundraiser on Sunday, July 7 to help out a young High River, Alberta family who lost everything in the flood. Annie Smith spent seven years living in Calgary before returning to Langley. She still has many family and friends there. When the floods hit, she started to call around and found out about a family friend who is living in High River with his wife, two young daughters

and two cats. The family had to evacuate their home with only the clothes on their back. The water came up so fast, they could only leave out their back door. The home they own isn’t covered under insurance and they also lost their car and personal mementos. “As far as we have heard, mom and youngest daughter, who is four, were at home while the eldest daughter, 8, was at school. Husband Kevin was volunteering at the community centre packing sandbags when the flash flood

hit their home,” said Smith. The family was separated as the mother and the girls made their way to the first evacuation centre and Kevin was stuck at the community centre where he was eventually lifted out by a tractor to safety, she said. After finding each other, they were transported to another evacuation centre, which was then evacuated again, she said. They found their way to a suburb

of Calgary (Hillhurst) to stay with family, but they were again evacuated a short time after. They are now staying with another family member. Annie wanted to help them out in anyway she could. She called the Red Cross, but then she came to the conclusion that helping them out with cash or grocery cards would be more direct and helpful. The results of the donations will be a surprise for the fam-

Econo Pro Enterprises of Langley, part of the Shadow Group of companies, has deployed its THRS 24-hour emergency shelter from its Langley location. It arrived in Calgary on Wednesday. This unit is has been donated to the Salvation Army in Calgary for use by their volunteers who are tirelessly working to help clean up the city. EconoPro is grateful that the Salvation Army has chosen to use this unit, as it set up perfectly to house 16 volunteers at a time in a safe and clean environment. Econo Pro has worked with homeless relief societies in the Vancouver area over the past three years. Econo Pro delivers and sets up the THRS 24-hour emergency shelter, allowing the relief society to manage the shelter as best fits their needs. With the shelter now deployed, Econo Pro is continuing to work with relief agencies in Calgary.

ily, she said. “It brings me to tears thinking of all what these families are going through,” she said. On July 7, from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. people are encouraged to come by AKA Pets dog training facility at 8905 240 Street and donate cash, grocery or shopping gift cards that could be used in Alberta, or bring bottles and cans for donation. All funds raised will go to this family.

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may be getting the shaft again,â&#x20AC;? Nicolato said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Aldergrove residents may need to seriously think about how this current council has serviced their long overdue needs.â&#x20AC;? Councillor Steve Ferguson objected, calling Nicolatoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s remarks â&#x20AC;&#x153;quite abrasive,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;not fairâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;not respectful.â&#x20AC;? Ferguson said Aldergrove will be doing doing better than the City of Langley, which is â&#x20AC;&#x153;a lot biggerâ&#x20AC;? and does not have an indoor pool. The â&#x20AC;&#x153;Aquatic Needs Assessmentâ&#x20AC;? report by Professional Environmental Recreation Consultants (PERC) Inc. said anything more than four lanes would be under-used. â&#x20AC;&#x153;One should be very careful about the eventual scale and size of the proposed new pool and not proceed with a facility that is too large and unsustainable for this relatively small market of 13,000 to 20,000 residents,â&#x20AC;? the PERC document stated. The PERC report did list a six-lane pool as an option, but warned it would operate at 31 to 36 per cent capacity at first, rising to no more than 51 per cent capacity â&#x20AC;&#x153;in the long term future.â&#x20AC;? Going from four to six lanes would add $600,000 to $1 million to the cost of the project, plus an extra $150,000 to $200,000 to operate, the report estimated. Going to eight lanes would add even more expense, Mayor Jack Froese said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Saying yes to a larger pool is saying no to to something else, either in this facility or elsewhere in the Township,â&#x20AC;?

Froese said. Councillor Kim Richter said council should build the eight lanes the community wants. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Aldergroveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s turn,â&#x20AC;? she said, drawing applause from the pool society delegation, but no votes from the rest of council. Councillor Bob Long suggested a compromise that would build five lanes instead of four, but that idea found no support, either. In the end, the majority of council voted for six lanes. Richter was the lone vote against. Councillor Grant Ward was absent from the Monday meeting. A conciliatory statement posted online at http://aldergrovereccenter.ca by the society following the meeting called the decision a â&#x20AC;&#x153;fair compromise.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is not the grand scale that we had hoped to get, but with the vision of making this a facility that will wow people who come here, [the decision] enables us to hold our heads high and be proud of what we have achieved here,â&#x20AC;? the statement added. If everything goes according to plan, the new facility could open by 2015. Langley Township council earlier approved a controversial sale of Township-owned land in Glen Valley to help fund the new community centre, swimming pool and ice rink. While the Township waits for the sales, it will use money from surplus funds and reserves, as well as short-term borrowing â&#x20AC;&#x153;of less than five yearsâ&#x20AC;? to fund construction.

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roof of the enduring value of Langley Events Centre comes with news that the National Lacrosse League will relocate its Everett franchise there, for a minimum of five years. The team will be known as the Vancouver Stealth. Vancouver had an NLL team from 2002-04 at General Motors Place, but has not been part of the league since that time. Professional lacrosse is not a sport on the scale of hockey, baseball or football, but it does have a significant number of fans. Lacrosse is an exciting game to watch, but many sports fans remain unfamiliar with it. Once they have seen a game, they often want to come back for more. The Events Centre has hosted several NLL events in the past two years, and all have been highly successful. Most recently, it hosted the NLL Champion’s Cup final on short notice, when the Everett arena was unavailable. The three games that have been held here, including one pre-season game, all sold out. This level of interest clearly convinced the Stealth owners and the league that Langley would be a logical place to relocate to. Lacrosse has a long and storied history in the Lower Mainland, and the Western Lacrosse Association has been established for many years. WLA games are played from May to August, and would not conflict with the NLL schedule, which runs from January to April. In fact, many NLL players also play in the WLA. Langley Thunder are the WLA team from Langley. They also play at LEC and attract decent crowds. However, they are one of five WLA teams in the Lower Mainland. The NLL franchise would be the only one in B.C. and would draw fans from all across the region. Its drawing power has been proven at the three previous games here. Langley Events Centre has proven to be capable of hosting many large events. The B.C. high school basketball championships have moved to LEC from Vancouver and have been very successful. Major curling events have been held there, as have national university sports championships. The LEC is well-run, centrallylocated and is capable of hosting big events. It has lots of parking. It is one of Langley’s most important assets. The coming of the Stealth to Langley proves that.

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Very few Township residents take the bus to work

ome additional results of the few of them can realistically use. 2011 census were released There has been one major last week, and among the improvement in transit here since From information that came out were last December — the Carvolth the Editor statistics on how people get to park and ride lot and 555 bus work. FRANKBUCHOLTZ which goes across the Port Mann In Metro Vancouver, people Bridge directly to the Braid Skyheading to work spend an average of 28.4 Train station. minutes getting to work — the fourth-longest I have yet to use this service, but a family commute in Canada. member used it last week, and found that it Public transit use in Metro Vancouver was was quite easy to get to a job in downtown at 19.7 per cent, up from 16.5 per cent in Vancouver using that bus – about an hour’s 2006. When one looks at the information travelling time. more closely, it appears those who use transit If this service expands, and if it becomes spend considerably more time getting to and possible to get to other areas of the Lower from work. This is likely a factor that limits Mainland quickly, transit use will rise in Langgrowth in transit use. ley Township, and likely go up in the City as The average commute to work via car is well. 26.4 minutes, while the average commute by There is no question that higher densities transit was 40.9 minutes. are needed to make adding new transit routes The average commute time for Langley worthwhile. But it can be argued that the Township residents was 29 minutes — which City, and to a lesser degree the Township, is is close to the Metro Vancouver average. The doing just that. transit use in Langley Township is much Densities in the City have increased and lower that the Metro Vancouver average — more higher-density projects are in the works. just 3.5 per cent The 502 bus., the main route in and out of I was unable to find the figures for Langl;ey Langley City, often has a good number of City, but it is likely the percentage of transit commuters aboard in the morning rush hour use is quite a bit higher. There is relatively — before it ever leaves Langley. good transit service in Langley City. Earlier In the Township, there are higher densities studies also showed that a significant number in Willoughby, although there is no transit of people here walked to work. service yet along 208 Street yet, even though The difficulty in accessing and using transit densities along that corridor have gone up here is one reason that Langley residents are dramatically. very skeptical about any plans for new taxes If Langley residents will be asked to pay to fund TransLink. They feel they already pay more taxes to TransLink, transit service needs a significant amount towards a service that to improve dramatically. www. l a n g l e y t i m e s . com Contact us Main line ........................................... 604-533-4157 Classifieds.......................................... 604-575-5555

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n 2012, 87 Abbotsford city staff members earned more than $100,000. They formed close to 40 per cent of the 222 city employees who received more than $75,000 in salary last year. To the average taxpayer, those are unsettling figures. On the upside, compared to a huge leap in salary levels from 2010 to 2011, last year’s city hall earning statistics showed a cooling trend. In 2011, 211 staffers made more than $75,000, with 88 of those earning over $100,000. In 2010, 178 city employees made more than $75,000, of whom only 55 were paid over $100,000. Also reflecting some fiscal reality were the levels of individual salary increases handed out last year. On the heels of huge hikes as high as 15 and 20 per cent for some top managers in 2011, last year’s increases saw little above five per cent, and lower. Now that council and city administration seem to have found the brake handle on the civic gravy train, it needs to be slowed further. Does this city really need to be paying more than $100,000 annually to 87 staff members, with some of those salaries in the $150,000 to $200,000 range? Given that even the highest paid councillor doesn’t make above $50,000, it appears excessive. The buzz circling around city hall suggests more internal cost-trimming is imminent. If so, good. Why, for instance, in these challenged economic times, is there not a civic administrative pay freeze instituted, along with some extremely tough negotiations with unions? Is there going to be a mass exodus of civic employees if they don’t get raises higher than the private sector every year? Not if other cities follow suit, and start playing fiscal hardball. While taxpayers are paying for it, they’re not buying it. —Abbotsford News (Black Press) The Langley Times is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent within 45 days to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www. bcpresscouncil.org

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Township council is creating more farmland Editor: Re: “Langley Township’s modern-day alchemy,” (The Times, June 25). I have respected your editorials and I feel you have done an excellent job of being unbiased and thorough in your editorials in the recent past and I respect you for that. Unfortunately, this column is, in my opinion, far from the complete story which leads to a very biased and slanted outcome. What you have published today is false, misleading and biased and, yes, I choose my words carefully. Your readers deserve the facts. You did not mention that of the three properties you referenced, two of the three applications were approved by the Agricultural Land Commission (ALC). It seems to be that you have an issue with the ALC support for these proposals, yet you criticize the Township of Langley. The facts show the Tuscan Farm property was actually zoned to one-acre lots prior to the advent of the Agricultural Land Reserve. The council of many years back, prior to 1972-73, put the zoning in place, not this council. The 80 acres of then-useless land sat for decades unused and contaminated with copper wire, following its use as an antenna field. The recent proposal puts 48 acres (not “some” as you elude to) back in to class 1 or 2 farmland. This land is now back to being farmed and functional. The remaining 32.4 acres, mostly deep ravine and gravelly hillside, will see 13 acres used to build 62 (not 85 as you state) homes, which is less than the zoning allows. There will be 19.4 acres of common property, including trails and open space. A site visit would have shown you the land set aside for houses has very

limited or no farm value (confirmed by the ALC), as it has no topsoil. The topography makes it useless to farm, except if you were to improve it through a fill site application which is not going to happen. So to summarize — 13 acres are being developed and 48 acres restored to farmland, the rest (19.4 acres) will be common property and public amenity space and parkland. On the Wall application, the decision was to remove 66.5 acres of the 145.3 acres (not the whole property) and include it in the University District. Now that sounds like a lot, unless you mention that 53 acres are to be preserved as wetland. You forgot to mention the ALC actually supported this application (with conditions all to be met) when it came forth to remove the 13.5 acres (listed by the ALC as Class 4.5 farmland (lower capability agricultural lands with limitations to producing perennial forage crops or other specially adapted crops). The remaining 53 ecologically sensitive acres will remain in the Township hands as a community asset. Of the remaining 78.8 acres of useable top grade farmland, not one part of it will be compromised, and by way of a covenant, it will be protected in perpetuity. You also forgot to mention the compensation paid by the proponent of a significant financial sum to support the ongoing resolution of the environmental and farm-related issues in the lower Salmon River area. So to summarize, this application will see 13.5 acres developed, 78.8 acres farmed and 53 acres preserved with a contribution of $1 million for flood control.

The gun amnesty is a waste of police resources Editor: Re: “Guns turned in,” (The Times, June 25). Guns don’t kill, people kill. When our Mounties announce a B.C. Car Amnesty Program and set up a car cruncher for killer cars, trucks and motorcycles, we’ll all know they’ve totally lost their way. But never will this happen. To those who remain doubtful about logic, go to the gun counter of any retail gun shop on a Saturday afternoon to see rows of long guns, handguns, ammo, and buying customers. The RCMP gun crunchers accomplish nothing but waste. As well, RCMP staff have more important The

things to do. I suggest owners of unwanted guns contact a reputable firearms dealer to sell them, and give the funds to a charitable organization. Your community elementary school would be one good place to start. It makes more sense to be charitable than to trash assets. Larri Woodrow, Walnut Grove The Times welcomes letters to the editor. Letters can be sent to newsroom@langleytimes.com, or dropped off at The Times’ office, 20258 Fraser Highway.

So totally, in the combined Tuscan and Wall applications, prior to the application process (for the two properties) there was 78.8 acres being farmed and the rest left unused. Subsequent to the two application approvals, there is a total of 126.8 acres of high quality farmland being designated, 72.4 acres of community space for trails and natural lands (including 53 acres of wetland) and 26.5 acres developed. The figures do not lie, we have a net increase of 48 farmable acres between these two proposDan FERGUSON/Langley Times als. And you label this as proLangley Township Councillor Charlie Fox development? The naked assault referenced in the column is motion simply asked the ALC for their devoid of the facts. position on whether it would support an The last alchemy is the property in exclusion application. Aldergrove. Your paper used the headline; There is absolutely no rational reason “Aldergrove farmland eyed for townto start the discussion about density, houses” and your sister paper (Aldergrove housing types, and a multitude of other Star) framed its headline as; “Township pertinent issues taking up staff time and council approves ALR exemption.” I am the proponent’s time and money if the shocked at the headlines, as they are a ALC isn’t going to entertain the applicacomplete misrepresentation of the discustion. How do you know the proponent sion at the council table. Council never didn’t have 40, 50, or 60 acres to put supported or even discussed townhouses, back into the ALR? You don’t, so the an exemption or anything of the sort. conclusive nature of the column makes The area is one which has been a misrepresentation of council’s decision identified as a possible growth area to do due diligence. for decades (it is included in the Metro I feel this column did not meet the Vancouver Regional Growth Strategy standard you have attained in the recent and the OCP), is one which the ALC has previously turned down for development past, with your more thorough and complete opinion pieces. but is one that the ALC has indicated it Councillor Charlie Fox, would consider in order to make AlderLangley Township grove a sustainable community. The

Readers express their support Editor: Frank Bucholtz laid it all on the table, and earned our respect, with his “From the editor” column (The Times, June 25). It’s refreshing to see the “naked truth” published. Langley Township council’s decisions rely on the average residents being too busy to dig up background information. Would these councillors have been voted in, if their campaign supporters and rezoning intentions were known? I thank the councillors that are attempting to protect our farmland and are resisting pressure from developers. Contributions to councillors’

election campaigns are online. Please publish them so everyone is clear on who is pulling the puppet’s strings. Sue Leyland, Langley Editor: Thank you for your column “Township’s modern-day alchemy,” (The Times, June 25). It was spot on. The developers appear to have the inside edge with our council, with the exception of Councillors Davis, Sparrow and Ritcher. There is no justification for spot developments in our Township, as the only beneficiary of such developments is the

developer. For example, the Wall property as noted in your column, is separated by Salmon River and the Roberts Bank rail line from Trinity Western University. The rail line carries 20 to 30 unit trains a day. The property is bordered by two busy highways which are seeing daily increase in traffic. There is no doubt that, in time, there will be demand for an overpass to TWU which will not be financed by the developer, but by the taxpayers of the Township. John van der Burch, Langley

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• Pyjama Storytime July 10, 7 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Muriel Arnason Library at Township of Langley Civic Centre, 130 - 20338 65 Ave. Join us for an evening program of stories, rhymes and songs for children age two and up and their caregivers. Children are welcome to come in pyjamas and bring a soft toy. Free. To register, please visit the library, or call 604-532-3590. • Book launch by author Beverly Fox July 24 , 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Langley City Library, 20399 Douglas Cres. Fox will read excerpts from her new novel “Piper’s Call,” offer a sneak preview of her next book due for release fall 2013, and be available for book signing. • Langley Quilters’ Guild meets fourth Wednesday monthly (except Deember) at noon and 7 p.m. at George Preston Rec. Centre, 20699 42 Ave. www.langleyquiltersguild.com. • Opus One Women’s Ensemble meets 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the choir room at R.E. Mountain Secondary School 7755 202A St. This three-part women’s choir accepts new members (no experience necessary) throughout the year. No audition. For more info email opusonewe@gmail.com.

• Langley Meals on Wheels Food and Friends July 16 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at ChooChoos restaurant at 20559 Fraser Hwy. Seniors social luncheon for ages 55-plus. Cost: $5 per person for a nutritious lunch, great company and informative speakers. Website: www. langleymealsonwheels.com. • Family Storytime July 23, 10:45 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. at Muriel Arnason Library at Township of Langley Civic Centre, 130 - 20338 65 Ave. Children aged 2-6 and their caregivers are invited to join library staff for a half- hour program of stories, songs, puppets and rhymes. Program, is free. To register, please visit the library, or call 604-532-3590. • Scottish Country Dancing in Fort Langley: No partner necessary. Beginners welcome. Every Tuesday at 7:30 at the Fort Langley Hall. 9167 Glover Rd. First session free. For more information phone Rebecca at 604-530-0500 or email: lonotera @shaw.ca

• The Great Smartini July 12, 2 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. at the City of Langley Library. Get ready to go Up, Up and Away with award-winning magician and educator, the Great Smartini. “Amazing” and “hilarious” are just some of the words that have been used by previous audiences to describe Smartini’s magic. Join the Great Smartini as he makes reading magical.

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Twenty-five days of covert surveillance has resulted in the arrest of a 34-year-old Aldergrove man accused of numerous indecent acts, mainly exposing himself to girls. Rollie Teodosio was in Surrey Provincial Court on Thursday, charged with three counts of committing an indecent act in a public place. He was first put on the Langley RCMP radar after a 12-year-old Brookswood resident made a complaint about a man exposing himself in November, 2012. Over the next few months, several other similar complaints were received, said Langley RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Holly Marks.

A mini task force was struck where general duty, serious crime and street enforcement units collaborated and successfully identified a suspect. The street enforcement unit completed surveillance, where other indecent acts were witnessed and recorded. The investigators recommended charges to Crown counsel, based on that evidence. On Wednesday, Teodosio was arrested. He doesn’t have any prior criminal history in B.C. “Hundreds of investigational and surveillance hours have been dedicated to this very important file to ensure the safety of all Langley residents,” said Langley RCMP Insp. Murray Power.

Police seek man for break-in Langley RCMP is seeking the public’s assistance to help them arrest Howard Solomon O’Soup. He is wanted for a break-in at a Langley City apartment on March 11. It is alleged O’Soup broke into an apartment in the 5600 block of 201A Street by forcing entry through the front doors of the building, and subsequently kicking or ramming open the apartment door. The resident returned home from work to find her apartment had been ransacked. Drawers had been pulled out and items strewn everywhere. Lower Mainland Forensic Identification Services attended and

obtained fingerprint impressions from inside the residence that have been identified as belonging to O’Soup. Additionally, surveillance camera images were obtained and appear to be a likeness of O’Soup. A variety of items O’Soup were taken from the home, including a laptop, cash, tobacco pipes, shoes, and an iPhone. O’Soup, 35, from Surrey, is 5’10”, 200 pounds with short, black hair and brown eyes. Anyone with information on him can call Langley RCMP at 604-5323200.

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A popular H.D. Stafford teacher is not giving up hope to one day bring supplies, educational tools and sports equipment to impoverished children in his home country of Guinea in Africa. Djiba Camara, who teaches gym and French at the Langley middle school, said “he can go any time and is ready,” he just needs the money to ship the container to his home country, also known as Guinea- Conakry. Originally, he estimated the cost of shipping to be around $5,000. In reality, it is closer to $20,000. “I’m still looking for a container company who can help me out,” said Camara. “The community has been wonderful and we have a classroom here full of donations and another room at the Langley Teachers’ Association office full too.” Clothing, shoes, school supplies and sports equipment have been flowing in to fill the container but it costs money to have it shipped to one of the poorest and most corrupt countries in the world. “NGOs can’t work in Guinea because it is so dangerous,” he said. Stafford principal Gary McCuaig donated 30 sewing machines. Once these arrive, a community sewing centre can be created. The goal is also to set up a learning centre for computer technology. Camara is hoping someone in Langley will donate a used laptop and a

projector. A French school is ready to teach with books and DVDs to help the students. The students and staff at HD Stafford have raised $1,150 for Guinea. Langley FC Soccer donated uniforms and soccer equipment. He had organized it so that he was going to be met by local police to help ensure his safety as he tries to get the supplies from the container to students who desperately need them. He is putting himself at some risk, but it is the only way he can ensure everything gets to the schools in need. “They have nothing,” said Camara, who returned to his home country for the first time

in 30 years in 2011. He was there to see his mother. She passed away this year. The poverty he saw there moved him to action. Camara, who once coached the women’s Whitecaps team and is a certified FIFA coach, has soccer to thank for helping him escape poverty. “I played professional soccer in Europe and became a Hungarian citizen,” he said. Camara has set up a website where people can donate. Donors will receive a gift made by the people of Guinea. Go to http://www.indiegogo. com/projects/help-the-peopleof-guinee-conakry-africa-tohelp-themselves. Or contact him at djiba.camara@hotmail.com.

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Introducing the 2013/2014 Chamber Executive Committee President ~ Kristine Simpson, KPMG

Kristine Simpson is Partner in KPMG’s Enterprise Practice. She received her CA designation in 1999 and wrote her Uniform Final Examination in 1996. Kristine was born and raised in Surrey, BC and has lived in the Township of Langley for the past 16 years. Kristine is directly involved in KPMG’s Enterprise Practice, which focuses on serving private owner managed businesses and public sector clients, particularly in the Langley and Surrey markets. Kristine has been a Board member since 2009 and has served as the Treasurer from 2010 to 2012. She is actively participating on the Board to promote business in Langley, assist in the advocacy to improve the business climate, and further develop business relationships with the community.

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Brian was born and raised in Langley. He graduated from DW Poppy and then from Kwantlen Polytechnic University achieving a Business Certificate and Accounting Diploma. He worked in the nursery industry from 1991 to 1996 and managed in the hospitality industry from 1996-2005 of which was predominately within the Langleys. Brian joined Horizon Landscape Contractors in May 2005 and became a partner in 2007 while becoming the VP/GM in 2009. During this time, Horizon achieved status twice in the Profit 100 magazine as one of Canada’s fastest growing companies, 3 times in the Business in Vancouver’s for BC’s top 100 fastest growing companies, voted Best Landscape Company by the Georgia Straight, and was just awarded the Best Landscape Contractor by the BC Landscape Architect’s Association. Brian has organized various International, and local events raising over a $100,000 for various Cancer agencies and has been part of many other community fundraisers including the DW Poppy Greg Leino Scholarship which is the Langley School District’s single largest scholarship. Brian is the Chair of the Kwantlen Polytechnic University’s Horticulture Program Advisory Committee and has sat on the Parks and Environmental Advisory Committee for the City of Langley.

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Angie Quaale is the owner of Well Seasoned Gourmet Foods Inc., located on the Langley Bypass at Glover Road. The need for a gourmet shop and cooking school in the Valley encouraged Angie to open Well Seasoned in 2004. Well Seasoned welcomes chefs from all over BC to teach every kind of cuisine imaginable and in the retail space, specializes in hard to find ingredients, spices and cookware and locally produced artisan foods. In 2006 Angie was awarded the Greater Langley Chamber of Commerce Entrepreneur of the Year and in 2008 the Small Business of the Year award. She is a very proud member of the Chamber. Angie is also the current co-chair and founding Board member of the Langley Community Farmers Market, the current Chair of the Board for Tourism Langley and a Championship BBQ competitor. She can be seen regularly on Global BC TV cooking and you can read her column in the Langley Times. Eric Wilson was a resident of Brookswood from 2001 to 2005 and has been a resident of Willoughby since 2010. He has been a partner of the Langley office of BDO Canada LLP Chartered Accountants since 2001, with his practice focused on private companies. He is completing his first term as Treasurer of the Chamber.

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THE VOICE OF BUSINESS FOR THE CITY AND TOWNSHIP OF LANGLEY Join us for a Special July Edition of … OPEN LATE FOR BUSINESS! Wednesday, July 24

WHO’S WHO at the CHAMBER EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE PRESIDENT ~ Kristine Simpson, KPMG 1ST VICE-PRESIDENT ~ Brian Dougherty, Horizon Landscape Contractors Inc. 2ND VICE-PRESIDENT ~ Eric Woodward, Statewood Properties Ltd. SECRETARY-TREASURER ~ Eric Wilson, BDO Canada LLP PAST PRESIDENT ~ Angie Quaale, Well Seasoned – a gourmet food store

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Langley’s Robyn (left) and Ryleigh Gillespie will release a 10-song CD under the Raincoast Music label this month. The singing, songwriting sisters are also preparing to play a number of shows locally, before heading to Nashville in September, to try to raise their profile on the country music scene. submitted photo

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Chatting with the duo over the phone, it takes a few minutes to sort out which sister is speaking, without her first identifying herself. That could be the reason their voices blend so seamlessly in song. Or, it may just be because they’ve been singing together their whole lives. Robyn and Ryleigh first emerged on the B.C. music scene a few years ago, with gigs at the 2010 Winter Olympics, Merritt Mountain Music Festival and as competitors in the first Langley Has Talent competition. And with a scheduled performance at Langley’s Canada Day celebrations now behind them, and upcoming

shows set for the Fraser Valley and Washington state, the sisters are continuing to build their following locally. Their hope is that by releasing the 10-song CD on July 17 and getting airplay on country radio stations across Canada, they will be able drum up interest in new markets as well. But they’re not stopping on this side of, or even close to, the border. The girls also plan to travel to Nashville in September and perform wherever the opportunity presents itself. During their time in Music City the duo plans to “make a big wave that nobody can miss,” said Ryleigh. “It will be us, playing wherever we can,” Robyn added. “Anywhere you can play in Nashville is a good place.” One of Robyn’s greatest influences — singer-songwriter Taylor Swift — was discovered in a coffee shop there, after all, the girls point out. And, of course, they’ll be promoting their new CD while they’re in Tennessee. What started out as an independent five-song EP has expanded to a full album, distributed by Raincoast Music and MDM records. Although Robyn remains the duo’s chief songwriter, the disc includes a few outside contributions as well.

It features a song written by Taylor Swift, as well as others by Canadian country artists Steven Lee Olsen, and Kathleen Higgins. The country influence fits nicely with Robyn’s own style. Ryleigh, meanwhile, gravitates more toward the pop end of the spectrum. And though Robyn — who plays guitar and mandolin and recently took up the drums — writes the vast majority of their songs, she doesn’t let that limit the duo’s repertoire to a single genre. In fact, the new album offers a mix of pop, folk, country, blue grass and rock. “We wanted to have a song for every mood,” said Ryleigh. “We wanted to have it so that everybody could relate to something.” If the songs are relatable, perhaps it’s because they’re from the heart. With most of the focus on love — lost and found — they’re songs that most people can relate to on some level. And the musician never knows when inspiration will strike. Some of her lyrics are sketched out on the backs of napkins, others have been written with one hand while she pumped gas with the other. “Sometimes I can’t sleep. I’m thinking too much about music. “I’m always writing. It’s part of who I am … I personally

need to write; it’s my outlet,” said Robyn. Does the added pressure of having a production team scheduling interviews, concerts and other promotional activities, leave her less time for songwriting? “It doesn’t slow me down, it just keeps me up at night,” she laughed. While Robyn writes, Ryleigh focuses on her second (but equal) passion — acting — having just finished a small part on the Vancouver-shot television drama Supernatural. “I’m trying to do both. I mean, they’re both very big careers. So far it’s working out,” said Ryleigh. Things seem to be going OK in the music department as well. The video for the duo’s song Just Another Sundown, the first single off their album, is now online and they’re getting ready to perform throughout the summer to help build sales. They have shows coming up in Chilliwack on July 12 and across the line in Bellingham at the 542 Festival where they’ll be offering a preview of the new album. There’s also a sneak peek of the new album, including the video, on the duo’s website at robynandryleigh.com. The Gillespie sisters can also be found on Twitter at @robynandryleigh. Just Another Sundown is also available on iTunes.

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The fact that Dan Jansen vanDoorn is representing Canada at a major international tournament and then embarking on a professional volleyball career could come as a surprise considering where he was just a few years ago. “Dan was slow, unmotivated and out of shape,” said Ben Josephson, who coached Jansen vanDoorn for five years with the Trinity Western Spartans volleyball team. “His first two years, he never really bought into some of the training. He was getting better and working hard in practice, but away from the court, he wasn’t doing all the things that it takes to be great.” Jansen vanDoorn came to the realization he needed to make a change. “I knew that I was capable of a lot more if I really put in the work,” he said. “And I wanted to see how far that would go. “I was just so sick of underachieving and sitting on the bench. I was looking at another year of being third on the depth chart (and) I decided that wasn’t what I wanted to do.” So Jansen vanDoorn spent the summer hitting the gym every day after work. It soon became a habit and eventually a lifestyle. By the time he showed up for fall camp for his third year at TWU, Jansen vanDoorn had dropped 20 pounds. “All his hard work, he changed his diet, his sleeping habits, it paid off in a beautiful athletic body and then he just continued to blossom as a volleyball player,” Josephson said. “He put himself in a position where we had to play him.” Jansen vanDoorn, a 6-foot-8, 220-pound middle blocker, took on a bigger role with the team that season and helped the Spartans win the Canadian Interuniversity Sport national title. They also won the championship his fourth year and came sixth at nationals in 2013. His eligibility is now done and Jansen vanDoorn graduated this spring with a degree in business administration. It was after the 2011 season that he thought playing for Canada was a possibility. He has been training in Gatineau, Que. with the national team program since May, something he also did last year.

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After a solid career at Trinity Western University, Dan Jansen vanDoorn is playing for Canada at the FISU Games in Russia. He will then embark on a pro career in France in the fall. And on June 27, Jansen vanDoorn made the final cut for Canada’s entry at the 2013 Summer Universiade (World University Games) in Kazan, Russia. The team was scheduled to leave Sunday (June 30) for the Games, which run July 6 to 17. Over the past two months, 49 players battled for a spot on the 12-player roster. Jansen vanDoorn is one of four former or current Spartans on the roster, alongside Marc Howatson, Steven Marshall and Lucas Van Berkel.

Jansen vanDoorn is relieved to have made the final cut, calling it the “ultimate goal.” The next goal is to help Canada find the podium. Chasing this dream has not been without consequence either, especially being away from his home. “My family is going through some really fun times right now,” Jansen vanDoorn said, talking about his brother and his wife and their new baby daughter.

There was also the wedding of his sister, Kara, and his roommate, Regan Davis. Jansen vanDoorn was the best man, but because of his Team Canada commitments, he flew home for the wedding and was gone 24 hours later. Following the Games in Russia, he will return to Langley for a few weeks. “I am going to take every minute and try to make the most of it,” Jansen vanDoorn said. He will then leave at the start of August to embark on a professional career with Tourcoing Lille Métrople of France’s Pro B league. The team was relegated down from the Pro A league and Jansen vanDoorn said they are motivated to get back to the top division. He will know one player on the roster, Chris Hoag, a fellow Team Canada player. And Jansen vanDoorn will also have some family a few hours away, as his sister, Dayna, lives in Germany, where her husband, Jake Doerksen plays professional basketball. Jansen vanDoorn can’t always believe just how far the game has taken him, especially considering what stage his game was at back in high school. “I was an awful volleyball player before Grade 12, I think,” he laughed. “I grew really fast and was pretty uncoordinated. “I think I played alright, but looking back now, I was pretty tragic.” It was encouragement from a pair of his high school coaches, Jesse Zuidhof and Joel Jansen, at Langley Christian that first encouraged him to stick with it. “They told me I had a ton of potential,” Jansen vanDoorn said. “I don’t know if I completely believed them.” But with his older sisters in the national team program — Dayna with indoor and Kara with beach — he figured maybe he could do it too. “I figured it was in the blood a little bit,” he said. Josephson is confident his former player will succeed. “Sometimes it takes a young player a few years to figure out what it takes to be a pro and a national team type player,” Josephson said. “Once he got it, the sky was the limit and still is for him.” “He has the work ethic and drive (and) his physical tools are unbelievable,” he added.

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Top Dog Loans! No Credit Checks Top Dog Loans. Need Cash? Own A Car? Call us 604.553.2275 www.topdogloans.com

SCI Logistics, Langley needs enthusiastic, detail oriented ON CALL packers/order pickers for the summer. $13/hr, flex hrs. Email resume to: Diana.milligan@scilogistics.com.

PERSONAL SERVICES Become a PLEA Family Caregiver. Become a PLEA Family Caregiver.

PLEA provides ongoing training and support. PLEA provides ongoing training and support. A young person is waiting for an open door...make it yours. A young person is waiting for an open door...make it yours.

604.708.2628 604.708.2628 caregiving@plea.bc.ca caregiving@plea.bc.ca www.plea.ca www.plea.ca

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Credit Support We’re looking for an energetic selfstarter who is detail-oriented and well organized to join our Credit Department. This is a permanent position, working with credit officers where you will be responsible for, but not limited to: • Bank/Mail runs • Data entry • Account set up/ Maintenance • Corresponding with internal and external customers • Generation and distribution of reports • Account Reconciliation • Requesting and responding to information requests • Payment processing • Soft Collections The role will be well suited for an individual who has previous Customer Service experience, possesses a professional demeanor, both written and verbally, and is proficient on computers, specifically with Microsoft Office. Ideally the candidate will have successfully held an accounts receivable administrator role or equivalent, possess strong time management skills, is a team player, and shows a willingness to learn.

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“BE RELAX” *Swedish *Esalen *Reﬂexology From $35. Call 604.230.4444

DROWNING IN DEBT? Cut debts more than 50% & DEBT FREE in half the time! AVOID BANKRUPTCY! Free Consultation. www.mydebtsolution.com or Toll Free 1-877-556-3500 BBB Rated A+ GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com

GREAT MASSAGE ONLY $25. 20372 Fraser Highway, Langley (across from Casino) 604-510-0588

If you own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue. 1.800.587.2161.

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HELP WANTED

Competition closes: July 11, 2013 We thank all those who are interested in this position; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

LEGAL SERVICES

CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

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JOBS

COUNTERTOPS

257

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DRYWALL

CUSTOM DRYWALL No job too small.Quality guaranteed Call 778-996-0249

Computer Problems? Call Blue Sky Tech 604.512.7082 John Jespersen

HELP WANTED

CONTRACTORS

“QUARTZ/GRANITE/ARBORITE” JMS Countertops, 30 yrs/refs ★ John 604-970-8424 ★

FIND THEM HERE.

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ROOM ADDITION/remodeling. Kitchen and Bathroom design and remodeling. Patios, outdoor wood or concrete decking Driveways/Pavers. block wall fences. retaining walls. Call for free estimate 604318-1708

HELP WANTED

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Opportunity for an outstanding

Graphic Designer The Abbotsford News is looking for a Graphic Designer to fill a full-time position (1 year maternity leave). The successful applicant will be a creative and highly motivated team player, able to work independently and effectively within deadlines, with previous experience working in a fast-paced production environment. A comprehensive working knowledge is required of CS6 on Mac OS X. If you’d like to be part of a great company and would enjoy working with award-winning graphic designers, please send a resume detailing previous experience, and a portfolio showcasing your talent to: Alana Green Manager, Creative Services The Abbotsford News 34375 Gladys Avenue Abbotsford, BC V2S 2H5 alana@abbynews.com Closing date: July 10, 2013 We thank all those who are interested in this position; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

If you want to be part of a great company, with great benefits, please send resume to: Black Press Group Ltd. Attn: Stephen Gregorig, Credit Manager Box 3600 Abbotsford, BC V2S 2H5 sgregorig@blackpress.ca

HELP WANTED

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COMPUTER SERVICES

www.abbynews.com

An industry leading grocery distribution facility is

Hosting a Job Fair Saturday, July 6th 11:00am – 2:00pm 5111 - 272 Street, Langley, BC Entry-level warehouse order selector positions are available at our Perishable Facility and Dry Goods Facility. Stable, part-time, union positions with hours ranging 16-40 hours per week. Starting wage is $12.95/hr and EV Logistics offers an attractive incentive program and regular progressive increases every 500-1000 hours worked. An excellent training program is provided. Requirements: Ability to do repetitive physical work that requires lifting 20-80lb cases of grocery products. Weekend work, flexible daytime and afternoon availability and English communication skills essential. No access to public transit.

Please bring your resume for the interview. Check out our web site www.evlogistics.com to learn more!

www.blackpress.ca

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 260

ELECTRICAL

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 287

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

ALL JOBS Big or Small. Panels, lighting, plugs, fans, hot tubs, etc. Guaranteed work. Ph 604-539-0708 Cell 604-537-1773 (Lic. 26110)

SEABREEZE PAINTING

YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

F Interior & Exterior Painting

263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE

(604)722-5519

ENGLISH BULLDOG P/B pups. CKC reg’d. 3 Beautiful healthy 9/wk old females. 1st Shots, 2 Year Health Guarantee. Micro-chipped. $2800. Call 604-302-941 (Mission).

GOLDEN RETRIEVER purebred pups, born May 2, ready to go. First shots & vet checked. Cute & cuddly, $700. Contact Sherry at cell # 604-869-6367

604-576-6750 or Cell: 604.341.7374

ITALIAN MASTIFF (Cane Corso)

.langley handyman 604-625-4655

Northstar Painting Ltd.- The Residential Specialists. BIG jobs, Small jobs - We do it all! Interior and Exterior Projects. Master Painters at Students Rates. WCB Safe, Reliable, Efficient & Quality Paint. 778.245.9069

GARDENING

300

AERATION, power raking, trimming, lawn maintenance & yard cleanup. Free estimates. Jason 778-960-7109

LANDSCAPING

Instant Grassifacation!

356

HANDYPERSONS

16897 Windsor Road Pitt Meadows

AFFORDABLE RENOVATIONS Sundecks, patios, fencing, all types of walls & floor finishing. Prof & Fast Service. Free Estimates. Call (604)626-7941

CARPENTER Available

604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca

.Hayden Painting 778-229-0236 Family Owned & Operated Ryan 778.229.0236

(Turn right 1st road East of Pitt River Bridge from Vancouver)

RECYCLE-IT! JUNK REMOVAL

604-465-9812 1-800-663-5847

Retired Fireﬁghter Handyman

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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“ ABOVE THE REST “ Interior & Exterior Unbeatable Prices & Professional Crew. • Free Est. • Written Guarantee • No Hassle • Quick Work • Insured • WCB

MOVING & STORAGE

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

35 + YEARS EXPERIENCE. Reno’s, Additions, Sun Decks, Fences, Finishing etc. Quality workmanship guarantd. References.

778-997-9582

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www.affordablemovers.bc.com

$45/Hr

From 1, 3, 5, 7 & 10 Ton Trucks Licensed ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free Estimate/Senior Discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos

MOON CONSTRUCTION BUILDING SERVICES

LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE

604-537-4140

• Additions • Renovations • New Construction

10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas fitter. Aman: 778-895-2005 LOCAL PLUMBER $45 Service call Plumbing, Heating, plugged drains. Mustang Plumbing 778-714-2441

GET the best for your moving 24/7 From $40/hr. Licensed & Insured. Seniors Discount. 778-773-3737

Specializing in • Concrete • Forming • Framing • Siding

All your carpentry needs & handyman requirements.

HENTE PLUMBING & HEATING * Water Heaters * Boiler Repairs

BEST RATE MOVING

604-218-3064

* Drain Cleaning * Plumbing Services

EXPERIENCED MOVERS W/ AFFORDABLE RATES

SUNDECKS

Ted 604-454-8070

Starting $40/hr.

SAMCON BUILDING. Complete reno’s & additions. Over 25 yrs exp. Call Derek (604)720-5955 www.samconbuilding.com

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

BRO MARV PLUMBING 24/7 Plumbing, heating, plugged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com

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PRESSURE WASHING

GUTTER CLEANING ONLY $95. Pressure Washing; driveways, sidewalks, siding, etc. 604.861.6060

INTERIOR/EXTERIOR Repairs & Reno’s, Sundecks & Additions, New Homes

POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING

European Quality Workmanship

604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca

359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL #1 Soils, manure, gravels, lime stone, lava, sand. Del or p/u 604882-1344 visit www.portkellsnurseries.com / bulk material for pricing.

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TILING

20 YRS exp. in tiles, bath reno’s www.futuristichomeservices.com or call 604-916-0046 more details

374

TREE SERVICES

TREE & STUMP removal done RIGHT! • Tree Trimming • Fully Insured • Best Rates 604-787-5915/604-291-7778

www.treeworksonline.ca treeworkes@yahoo.ca

PETS EQUESTRIAN

CEDAR HOGFUEL Special Spring prices Sawdust also available

Now is the time to get the jobs done that you’ve been putting off IMPACT PRESSURE WASHING - Gutter, Windows, Full Houses.

Excellent Rates. (604)780-4604

Always! Power Washing, Window & Gutter cleaning, all your exterior cleaning needs. 604-230-0627 DREAMING of a new career? Look in bcclassified.com’s

A-1 PAINTING CO. 604.723.8434 Top Quality Painting. Floors & Finishing. Insured, WCB, Written Guarantee. Free Est. 20 Years Exp.

www.paintspecial.com

“QUARTZ/GRANITE/ARBORITE” JMS Countertops, 30 yrs/refs ★ John 604-970-8424 ★

Class 109 Career Opportunities!

604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley

Why not make your dream a reality?

Running this ad for 8yrs

PAINT SPECIAL

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour

Augustine Soil & Mulch Ltd. Pitt Meadows, BC

604-465-5193

(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services.

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A-OK PAINTING

FEED & HAY

HAY ($4.75) Bale off field. 2675 256th Street, Aldergrove. To pre-order call: (604) 308-9239 or (604) 534-4320.

Forget The Rest, Call The BEST! Harry 604-617-0864

POLAR BEAR PAINTING Ext. paint special! Split level home starting @ $1800. 604-866-6706

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PETS

PATTAR ROOFING LTD. All types of Roofing. Over 35 years in business. 604.588.0833

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

bcclassified.com 604-575-5555

Mainland Rooﬁng Ltd. 25 yrs in rooﬁng industry

CALL

604-595-4970 Rated best painting & moulding company (2010 & 2012) by consumers.

www.benchmarkpainting.homestars.com

Family owned & operated. Fully ins. We do Cedar Shakes, conversions, concrete tiles, torchon, fibreglass shingles, restoration & repairs. 20 yr labour warr. 604-427-2626 or 723-2626 www.mainlandroof.com

FUEL Call 604-856-6500

560

639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES • DIFFICULTY SELLING ? •

Difﬁculty Making Payments? No Equity? Penalty? Expired Listing? We Take Over Payments! No Fees! www.GVCPS.ca / 604-786-4663

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RENTALS: These listings cover all types of rentals from apartments, condos, office space, houseboats and vacation homes. So if you’re in the market to rent, or looking for a roommate, start here. Call bcclassified.com 604.575.5555

RENTALS

MISC. FOR SALE

KILL BED BUGS & THEIR EGGS! Buy a Harris Bed Bug Kit, Complete Room Treatment Solution. Odorless, Non-Staining. Available online homedepot.com (NOT IN STORES)

COMMERCIAL for Lease. 27239 Fraser Hwy, Aldergrove. $1500 per month. Phone (604) 618-2928 or Ben (604) 251-6918

OTHER AREAS

LARGE Log House +84 acr, Sussex NB, $199,000. 506-653-1374 bbelyea@remax-sjnb.com

706

APARTMENT/CONDO

LANGLEY, 202/53A Ave. 4 Bdrm apt, $1130/mo, quiet family complex, no pets, call 604-539-0217

LANGLEY: 5530 - 208 St. Quiet, clean, spacious 2 bdrm, 4 appls, ht/wtr, prkg incl. $885/mo. Res. Mgr. N/S, N/P. June 1st. Call 604534-1114 between 9am - 8pm.

LANGLEY CITY APARTMENTS ON 201A FREE: heat, h/w, cable TV, laundry & parking. No Pets BACHELOR, 1 & 2 BDRMS. SENIORS, ADULT ORIENTED

Villa Fontana & Stardust Michael - 604-533-7578

627

HOMES WANTED

Betsy - 604-533-6945 CALL FOR AVAILABILITY

454

CALL NOW! 604-312-5362

Renovation ~ Addition ~ Finishing Decks ~ Stairs ~ Siding, Kitchen ~ Bathroom ~ Basement, Installing of Windows ~ Doors Ceramic ~ Laminate Flooring Drywall ~ Painting. WCB & Full Liability Insurance.

Take 264 St exit off Hwy #1 & follow signs (6030 248 Street)

New SRI *1152 sq/ft Double wide $81,800. *14x70 Full gyproc single wide - loaded $69,900. Repossessed mobile, manufactured & modulars. Chuck 604-830-1960.

Rainbow & Majorca

TONY’’S PAINTING

Dean ~ 604-835-1320 For All Construction Needs

STRAWBERRIES Greenvale Farms

612 BUSINESSES FOR SALE

Call Ian 604-724-6373

Per Molsen 604-575-1240

FRUIT & VEGETABLES

REAL ESTATE

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

CONTRACT OR HOURLY FREE ESTIMATES 25 YEARS IN BUSINESS

WOODCREW FINISHING ETC.

542

Recycled Earth Friendly HOT TUBS ARE NO PROBLEM!

Reasonable Rates

LICENSED & INSURED ✶ Local & Long Distance ✶ ✶ Seniors Discount ✶

604-787-8061

✱ Licensed, Full Service Contractor with over 25 years exp & all available trades. Many ref’s. Unbeatable prices & exc quality.

12 Booth Real Old Willow dinner plates (numbered) Made in England pristine condition. Dated mid 1960s Asking $125 ea. 9 cups & saucers $50 each set. 604-302-9555

STEEL BUILDINGS/ METAL BUILDINGS 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

PLUMBING

• Hot water tanks • Furnaces • Broilers • Plugged Drains 778-862-0560

ANTIQUES & VINTAGE

• Estate Services • Electronics • Appliances • Old Furniture • Construction • Yard Waste • Concrete • Drywall • Junk • Rubbish • Mattresses • More

CRESCENT Plumbing & Heating Licensed Residential 24hr. Service

AFFORDABLE MOVING

604-514-1349 Joe 604-202-3394

H Bath & Kitchen Reno’s H Sundecks, Patios, Doors & Mouldings H Full Basement Reno’s for that Mortgage Helper

503

COURSE CEDAR HOG FUEL P/B blue males Ready to go. 1st shots & tails/dew claws done. ULTIMATE FAMILY GUARDIAN $1000 604-308-5665

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

545

Starting from $199.00

Delivery & Pick-Up Included Residential & Commercial Service • Green Waste • Construction Debris • Renovations • House Clean Outs

PETS

604-856-3626 / 604-855-9351 www.greenvalefarms.ca

6 - 50 Yard Bins

ALWAYS! GUTTER Cleaning & Roof Blowing, Moss Control,30 yrs exp., Reliable! Simon 604-230-0627

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REAL ESTATE

NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com

You Pick or We Pick! OPEN Mon - Sat. 8am-7pm Sun & Holidays 8am-6pm

RUBBISH REMOVAL

DISPOSAL BINS By Recycle-it

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

• All Interior Work • Tiles • Trim • Drywall • Plumbing • Painting * Experienced * Reliable Roger 604-679-0779

PETS

Save-On Roofing - Specializing in New Roofs, Re-Roofs & Repairs. 778-892-1266

bcclassified.com 604-575-5555

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PETS

CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977

•Drainage •Back-Filling •Landscaping & Excavating. Hourly or Contract. 38 Years Exp.

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CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866

F Quality Work F Professional Crew

Excavator & Bobcat Services

PETS

CAIRN TERRIERS. Shots, dewormed. Ready to go to good homes. $650. 604-807-5204.

WE BUY HOUSES! Older House • Damaged House Moving • Estate Sale • Just Want Out • Behind on Payments Quick Cash! • Flexible Terms! CALL US FIRST! 604-626-9647

LANGLEY Dwntown: bright ground floor condo, newly reno’d 1000sf, 2 bdrm, utility room, fenced in backyard. In-ste lndry. All appl. Aug 1. $1050/mo. (604)309-6259

langleytimes.com RENTALS 706

RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

LANGLEY CITY

CHESTNUT PLACE

Apartments 20727 Fraser Highway

1 & 2 Bedrooms avail incl heat/hot water/cable

806

1973 MERCEDES BENZ, V8, Mediterranean blue, black interior. Collector plates. Sacrifice at $3900. 154,000 orig. miles. 604-722-1713

LANGLEY: INDUSTRIAL WAREHOUSE SPACE FOR RENT: 1760 sq.ft. Exc. location on Industrial Ave. Langley City. Phone: 604-603-9584

Ph: 604-533-4061

Langley

ANTIQUES/CLASSICS

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL BROOKSWOOD COMMERCIAL LEASE spaces available at 208th Street and 40th Ave. Sizes 7002100 s.f. $1500 - $4500. Call Frank @ Noort Investments 604-835-6300 or Nick @ 604-526-3604.

Criminal record check may be req’d.

LANGLEY: *GREENWOOD MANOR* 26030 Eastleigh Cres Reno’d 2 Bdrms. From $850. Hardwood floors. Lots of closet space. By transit, Kwantlen College. Small Pet OK. 778-387-1424, 604-540-2028

TRANSPORTATION

S. SURREY. Warehouse, approx 1800 sf. 220 wiring, 3 -14’ doors, gated. Suitable for storage. Avl. August 1. $1500/m. Call 604-835-6000

736

810

AUTO FINANCING

A1 AUTO LOANS. Good, Bad or No Credit - No problem. We help with rebuilding credit & also offer a first time buyer program. Call 1-855-957-7755.

HOMES FOR RENT

ALDERGROVE 256/Fraser Hwy. Beautiful 2000 sq/ft 2 bdrm house, with 2 baths. Small cat ok. Avail now. $1250/mo. 604-626-0278.

Notice is Hereby Given that Creditors and others, having claims against the Estate of Harry Gregory Evans, formerly of Langley Lodge, 5451-204 St., Langley BC, Deceased are hereby required to send the particulars thereof to the undersigned Administrator, c/o Winteringham MacKay Law Corporation, 620 - 375 Water St., Vancouver, B.C. V6B 5C6 on or before July 26, 2013, after which date the estate’s assets will be distributed, having regard only to the claims that have been received.

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GLEN VALLEY. 3-BDRM + den home. N/s, n/p. $900/mo. No Sunday calls (604)856-7367.

ONLY

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS

THE VARSITY

Re: The Estate of JAMES HAMILTON PRESTON, deceased, formerly of 3920 - 205A Street, Langley, British Columbia, V3A 2A3

20058 Fraser Hwy Langley Brand new 1 bdrm units Avail immed W/D/F/S/DW/microwave Secured parking Close to all amenities $800-$950/month 1 year lease 1 month free rent on 1 year lease Call Cathy for a showing

Notice to Creditors and Others

Tuesday, July 2, 2013 A27

AUTO CREDIT - Guaranteed Auto Loan. Apply at: uapplyudrive.CA or Call toll free 1.877.680.1231

Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of James Hamilton Preston, deceased, are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the Executor, BMO Trust Company, c/o Campbell Burton & McMullan LLP at 200 - 4769 - 222nd Street, Langley, B.C., V2Z 3C1, on or before July 18, 2013, after which date the Executor, BMO Trust Company will distribute the estate among parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Executor, BMO Trust Company, then has notice.

1-604-855-0010

LANGLEY

The Village at Thunderbird Centre Deluxe 2 & 3 bedroom suites available. Large balconies, fireplace, in-suite laundry. No Pets. Live, shop, work & play all in one location. Next to Colossus Theater (200/ #1 Hwy).

DreamTeam Auto Financing “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

1-800-961-7022

Call 604-881-7111

www.iDreamAuto.com DL# 7557

thunderbirdvillage@bentallkennedy.com

www.bentallkennedyresidential.com www.ThunderbirdVillage.ca

2010 VENZA: Like new, only 20,000 kms, fully loaded, automatic, 6 cylinder, dvd system. $22,800. 604-575-5555.

3-LINE EXAMPLE

Size not exactly as shown

Power Pack LQFOXGHV Langley Times PRINT AD: Includes photo and 3-lines for one week. %&&ODVVLÀ HG FRP ONLINE AD: BC-wide reach! For one week! USEDVancouver.com ONLINE AD: Local reach — until you cancel it!

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PARK TERRACE APTS

$50 off/month for the ﬁrst year Spacious Reno’d bach, 1, 2, 3 bdrm suites. Heat & hot water incl. Walk Score = 75 604-530-0030 www.cycloneholdings.ca

TOWN & COUNTRY APARTMENTS 5555 208th Street, Langley Studio - 1 & 2 bdrms. Indoor swimming pool and rec facility. Includes heat & 1 parking stall. No pets

Phone 604-530-1912 SUNNY WHITE ROCK Great Location Amid Sea & Shops

1 Bdrm Suite - Avail Now Incl heat, h.water, sec u/g pkng & SWIMMING POOL

~ Fir Apartments ~

Call 778-908-3714

. Hugh & McKinnon Rentals 604-541-5244

LANGLEY 190/61, 2 bdrm 2 bath hse lge yard, garden shed, carport, $1400/mo. Susan 604-805-0579

741

OFFICE/RETAIL

ALDERGROVE: Newly reno 600 sqft office, retail, unique studio-like storefront space Negotiable terms Call David 604-328-4461 langleyautoloans.com 1.877.810.8649

750

SUITES, LOWER

1 BEDROOM basement suite in Willoughby. Private parking and entrance. In suite laundry. F/S/MW. NS/NP. Available immediately. $775/month plus utilities. Contact 604-897-6289

845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

The Scrapper

ALDERGROVE deluxe 1 bdrm semi furn ste on quiet street nr all amens, gas f/p, s.s. appl’s, inste w/d, b.i. vac, prk, priv/alarmed ent, wired for cable/hi-spd net. Ns/Np, avail now. $850 incl heat/light. 604-626-4424. ALDERGROVE. Sm 2 bdrm cottage w/5 appls. 5 mins fr Gloucester. N/S, N/P. Refs req. Avail July 1. $1000/mo. 604-220-6340 FORT LANGLEY; Nice 1 bdrm suite on bus route, n/s, n/p. $800 inc util. 604-613-4715 or 604-613-5375 LARGE bright & quiet 1 Bed 1 Bath suite with w/d private entrance in new home next to park. Great area close to bus stop, minutes from shopping. Cable/Utilities incl. Avail July 1. Absolutely no smoking, drugs, partying or loud noise. Cat ok. 604-842-7322 WALNUT GROVE. 2 bdrm, 2 bath, own lndry. $1000 incl util., not net, priv rear entr. N/S N/P. Avail Immed 604-888-1247

• Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022 AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673 TOP CA$H PAID TODAY For SCRAP VEHICLES!

2 hr. Service www.a1casper.com (604)209-2026

WHITE ROCK Thrift Ave. 1 bdrm grnd suite views lovely backyard. Ideal for one person. $900 incl util, Sat TV, shared w/d. N/P, N/S July 1. 604-357-3650. jillandmike@shaw.ca.

751

SUITES, UPPER

MURRAYVILLE - Upper 1 bdrm, f/s, d/w, w/d, f/p. N/P, N/S. Avail. Aug 1. $800/mo. (604)534-1215

752

TOWNHOUSES

LANGLEY #83 - 20460 66th Ave. 2 Bdrm townhouse, 5 appli’s, 2 car garage. Very well kept. Avail Aug 1st. No pets. $1500/mo. 778-863-3450 or 778-863-4412.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Re: The Estate of LASZLO CSABAK, deceased, formerly of 20033 38 Avenue, Langley, BC. Creditors and others having claims against the estate of LASZLO CSABAK are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to JAMIE HAGEN at 20033 38 Avenue, Langley BC V3A 6L6 on or before July 30, 2013, after which date the executrix will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the executor then has notice. JAMIE HAGEN, Executrix

Pre-register at: www.langleycruise-in.com The Langley Good Times Cruise-In Society is a registered Non Profit Organization, supporting your local charities.

WESTERN CANADA’S BEST ATTENDED CHARITY EVENT

• The Langley Times • Tuesday, July 2, 2013

Langley Farm Market WHITE AND YELLOW

ON THE VINE

PEACHES

TOMATOES

product of California (1.94 kg)

GREEN SEEDLESS

OKANAGAN

product of Mexico (3.06 kg)

product of BC (5.48 kg)

GRAPES

$ 39 lb.

lb.

product of BC

$ 00

lb.

ROMAINE ROMAIN

CHERRY

$ 49

product of BC (3.06 kg)

2 for 1

lb.

LOCAL

LEAF LETTUCE CAULIFLOWER

product of BC (2.18 kg)

GREEN AND RED

LETTUCE

product of BC

2 for 1 2 for 1 $ 00

$ 50

$ 49

ea.

lb.

WAFERS Assorted, 300 g

$ 99 (40 g)

product of BC (2.18 kg)

HANS FREITAG

(946 mL)

COCONUT CHIPS

PEPPER

KALE

product of BC

JUST CRANBERRY JUICE

RED

GREEN

RW KNUDSEN

2 for 3

$ 00

$ 49

ea.

SAN REMO

GNOCCHI (500 g)

$ 29

ea.

Prices in effect Tues. July 2 - Sun. July 7, 2013. While Quantities Last